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Erythema multiforme is a skin disorder characterized by symmetrical, red, raised skin areas all over the body. The patches often look like "targets" (dark circles with purple-grey centres). The skin condition may be chronic and usually lasts for two to four weeks each time.
Causes:
Symptoms:
These are the common symptoms and it may vary person to person
The symptoms of erythema multiforme may resemble other skin conditions. Always consult your physician for a diagnosis.
Appropriate treatment for erythema multiforme will be determined by your physician based on:
The condition usually clears up on its own. However, if a person develops a more severe form of erythema multiforme, the condition can become fatal. The treatment as follows:
The information provided here acts just as a reference and in no way substitutes advice(s) given to you by your doctor. For advice call Dermacare.